Talk with a financial advisor to help you with your costs and to plan for the future.

Consider talking with a
therapist
or joining a support group to help you better cope with your diagnosis and treament.

Prevention

Cancer fatigue is one of the most common side effects of cancer. Because there are so many causes of cancer fatigue, there may not be a way to prevent it, but it can be managed. Talk to your doctor. Coordinate with your family and friends to help you with tasks at home until you feel better.

References

Fatigue and cancer. International Cancer Council website. Available at:
http://nebula.wsimg.com/174328a6003a733c72057bf66ea199d9?AccessKeyId=4ECD43F4A65F6DBF7F21&disposition=0&alloworigin=1. Accessed November 28, 2014.

What to do when you feel weak or tired. National Cancer Institute website. Available at:
http://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/radiation-side-effect-fatigue.pdf. Updated April 2010. Accessed November 28, 2014.

Revision Information

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